College research professor wants me to do research with him, but I need a resume?

<p>He said he'd be happy to let me participate in research at his lab this fall and next year. I am going into junior year.</p>

<p>He told me to send him a resume. </p>

<p>What should be included on a high schooler's resume?</p>

<p>Should I include grades, current high school classes, ECs, sports, interests, awards, etc.?</p>

<p>I appreciate any help.</p>

<p>Start with everything that is relevant to the position.<br>
Do you have any non-classroom experience in a lab, hospital or other similar setting- or have you assisted a math-sci teacher in some way? Any other work with adults that shows you are responsible? I’d think those should go ahead of classes. You can include ECs that relate to the work. But for the general ECs, maybe first see how things look, then decide if you need a last section with “interests” to round out the sense of who you are.</p>

<p>It’s biomedical research. Would it be pointless to list all of my classes, or should I just list science-related classes and my grades? As far as non-classroom experience, I have some related to the position but nothing huge.</p>

<p>I don’t know why he is allowing you, how you got it or what you’ll do. He could need to see how you fit within his work group-- or simply want to know a bit more about you. I’d guess two things matter: how prepared you are for what responsibilities and how reliable, capable and mature you are. IMO, that’s what you want to convey. Figure out what does that. I suspect he knows you take English, a language, etc. </p>

<p>How does a draft look, when you start with the “related experience,” then follow with a “related classwork” section? The thing about any resume, is you tailor it to the needs of the person receiving it. You can include a cover, thanking him and letting him know you kept this to what you feel is relevant, but are willing to provide any more info he needs. Good luck.</p>